Clockify vs Zoho Projects: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Clockify and Zoho Projects to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Clockify
6.7/10
Clockify is a time tracking and timesheet tool from CAKE.com that helps freelancers and teams log hours, bill clients, and track project budgets.
Zoho Projects
7.3/10
Cloud project management software with tasks, Gantt charts, timesheets, issue tracking and automation, built for small and mid-sized teams using the Zoho suite.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | Z Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/user/mo Basic | $4/user/mo Premium |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $50/mo Basic | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Whiteboards | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
Clockify vs Zoho Projects cost by team size
Clockify and Zoho Projects cost the same up to 5 users.
| Team size | Clockify | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 5 users | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $50/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $125/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $250/moBasic | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Clockify
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for remote teams (7/10 vs 5/10)
ZWhy choose Zoho Projects
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for mid-market (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Kanban boards, which Clockify lacks
- Includes Whiteboards, which Clockify lacks
Pros & Cons
Clockify
Pros
- The free tier gives unlimited time tracking with a timer, a timesheet, and desktop and mobile apps.
- Paid plans are inexpensive, from 4.99 to 14.99 USD per seat per month.
- A broad feature set covers kiosk clock-in, attendance, time off, invoicing, and expenses in one tool.
- Enterprise security includes SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, SSO, SCIM, and audit logs.
- Integrations shipped in 2026 include Jira two-way sync, Xero, and Peppol.
Cons
- Reviewers report that the mobile app syncs poorly with desktop and lags.
- Reports and dashboards are hard to customize, and the free plan limits reports to one month of data.
- Useful features such as approvals, invoicing, and scheduling sit behind paid tiers.
- It lacks project management basics such as kanban boards and docs, which require Plaky.
- In August 2026 a Serbian group entity was reported to be in liquidation, which raises vendor-stability questions.
ZZoho Projects
Pros
- Paid plans start at $4 per user per month on annual billing, which reviewers rank among the cheapest in the category.
- The free plan supports 5 users and 3 projects, enough for very small teams to run real work.
- Built-in timers, timesheets with approvals, and budgeting serve teams that bill for their time.
- Blueprints, automation rules and custom functions allow detailed workflow control.
- Integrates closely with other Zoho apps such as Desk, Analytics and Sprints.
Cons
- Reviewers say the learning curve is steep, especially for blueprints and custom functions.
- Client and guest access cost extra on top of the plan price.
- Users report weaker portfolio and multi-project management than enterprise-focused rivals.
- Some reviewers find the configuration screens crowded and say support can be slow to respond.
- The free plan has no project templates, and its automation limit is low at 50 actions per month.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Zoho Projects scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 6.7/10 for Clockify. The largest gap is in Customization: 5/10 for Clockify and 8/10 for Zoho Projects.
Yes, both Clockify and Zoho Projects have a free plan.
Clockify is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Zoho Projects.
Zoho Projects has Kanban boards and Whiteboards, which Clockify lacks.
